Crimson Countdown: No. 66 Geirean Hatchett
The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC.
The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables, getting the program back to its standard. OU went 10-3 in Venables’ second season, now it’s time for year No. 3.
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Crimson Countdown: No. 66 Geirean Hatchett
2023 stats: Played in the first eight games (making four starts) at Washington
2024 outlook: Might be one of the biggest question marks on the roster after arriving in Norman this past spring but unable to go through spring practice while recovering from surgery following the Huskies run to the College Football Playoff Championship game.
The 6-foot-5, 302-pound Hatchett brings with him plenty of valuable experience and will add depth to the Sooners interior offensive line, primarily at guard. He appeared in 24 games over three years at Washington.
Where does a healthy Hatchett fit in? Is he someone who can be a full-time starter? Or someone who just needs to be ready for when his number gets called?
2024 interior offensive lineman outlook
While the offensive line is a concern for the Sooners, the interior might be its biggest strength. Transfers lead the way, with North Texas’ Febechi Nwaiwu who is expected to start at right guard and SMU’s Branson Hickman who is expected to start at center. At left guard, Jacob Sexton and Heath Ozaeta are battling for the spot, along with Washington transfer Geirean Hatchett. Freshmen Eugene Brooks, Daniel Akinkunmi and Eddy Pierre-Louis are all pushing for playing time in 2024.
